The ALP have announced a Cheaper Home Batteries program election commitment this morning, with the potential to save around $4000 on the cost of installing an average 11.5kWh battery. If re-elected on 3 May Labor will introduce the scheme on 1 July 2025. There are a few key details: 1. minimum battery size is 5kWh […]
Here is an interesting perspective on Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology. The conclusion is that V2G is a distraction. It makes people wait. Wait to buy an EV. Wait to size up their solar. Wait for new home battery tech. All for a perfect solution that may never arrive. But big bills are here now.
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As previously notified Tesla have introduced their Powerwall 3 battery with integrated solar inverter, providing both AC coupled and DC coupled capability. As such the Powerwall 3 is not compatible with existing Powerwall 2 batteries. This means that any customers with an existing Powerwall 2 unit wanting to increase battery storage capacity will need to
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With higher rates of electrification, increasing electricity tariffs and lower solar feed in rates, the benefits of solar and battery storage keep improving. However each property needs careful evaluation to ensure that a solar and/or battery system is sized correctly for the current conditions while also offering the potential for future proofing and upgrading. We have been installing Tesla Powerwall batteries for
